This Rough Magic (2011)
“The Tempest. Act v. Scene 1.
‘AND if it’s a boy,’ said Phyllida cheerfully, ‘we’ll call him Prospero.’ I laughed. ‘Poor little chap, why on earth? Oh, of course … Has someone been telling you that Corfu was Shakespeare’s magic island for The Tempest?’ ‘As a matter of fact, yes, the other day, but for goodness’ sake don’t ask me about it now. Whatever you may be used to, I draw the line at Shakespeare for breakfast.’ My sister yawned, stretched out a foot into the sunshine at the edge of the ter...race, and admired the expensive beach sandal on it. ‘I didn’t mean that, anyway, I only meant that we’ve already got a Miranda here, and a Spiro, which may not be short for Prospero, but sounds very like it.’ ‘Oh? It sounds highly romantic. Who are they?’ ‘A local boy and girl: they’re twins.’ ‘Good heavens. Papa must be a literary gent?’ Phyllida smiled. ‘You could say so.’ Something in her expression roused my curiosity, just as something else told me she had meant to; so I – who can be every bit as provoking as Phyllida when I try – said merely: ‘Well, in that case hadn’t you better have a change?MoreLess
‘AND if it’s a boy,’ said Phyllida cheerfully, ‘we’ll call him Prospero.’ I laughed. ‘Poor little chap, why on earth? Oh, of course … Has someone been telling you that Corfu was Shakespeare’s magic island for The Tempest?’ ‘As a matter of fact, yes, the other day, but for goodness’ sake don’t ask me about it now. Whatever you may be used to, I draw the line at Shakespeare for breakfast.’ My sister yawned, stretched out a foot into the sunshine at the edge of the ter...race, and admired the expensive beach sandal on it. ‘I didn’t mean that, anyway, I only meant that we’ve already got a Miranda here, and a Spiro, which may not be short for Prospero, but sounds very like it.’ ‘Oh? It sounds highly romantic. Who are they?’ ‘A local boy and girl: they’re twins.’ ‘Good heavens. Papa must be a literary gent?’ Phyllida smiled. ‘You could say so.’ Something in her expression roused my curiosity, just as something else told me she had meant to; so I – who can be every bit as provoking as Phyllida when I try – said merely: ‘Well, in that case hadn’t you better have a change?MoreLess
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